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Prosecutor General Seeks Seizure of Kuban Road FirmsProsecutor General Seeks Seizure of Kuban Road Firms
Prosecutor General Seeks Seizure of Kuban Road FirmsThe Prosecutor General's Office is seeking to confiscate assets from numerous companies allegedly involved in a billion-dollar corruption scheme to control road construction projects in Russia's Krasnodar Krai.
How Yaroslavl's First CRT Project 'Tveritsy' is Changing Development RulesHow Yaroslavl's First CRT Project 'Tveritsy' is Changing Development Rules
How Yaroslavl's First CRT Project 'Tveritsy' is Changing Development RulesAn overview of the first comprehensive territory development (CRT) project in Yaroslavl, which marks a shift from piecemeal construction to integrated neighborhood planning.
Only Voronezh Soviet-era residents ace test; half failOnly Voronezh Soviet-era residents ace test; half fail
Only Voronezh Soviet-era residents ace test; half failA quiz on Soviet Union history aims to see who truly remembers that time. Test yourself and find out how many answers you get right.
Training shootings at Sochi seaport scheduled for January 29Training shootings at Sochi seaport scheduled for January 29
Training shootings at Sochi seaport scheduled for January 29Sochi authorities are asking residents and tourists to remain calm as naval training exercises take place at the seaport throughout the day.
Putin posthumously awards Orenburg teen for saving drowning girlPutin posthumously awards Orenburg teen for saving drowning girl
Putin posthumously awards Orenburg teen for saving drowning girlRasil Iksanov himself was unable to get out of the water.
Perm Engineer Wins Car in Lottery, Has Only Told Close FriendsPerm Engineer Wins Car in Lottery, Has Only Told Close Friends
Perm Engineer Wins Car in Lottery, Has Only Told Close FriendsAn engineer from Perm has won a car in the Rolf autolottery, having never participated in such draws before, according to the National Lottery.
Kuban Residents Increasingly Choose Laser Eye SurgeryKuban Residents Increasingly Choose Laser Eye Surgery
Kuban Residents Increasingly Choose Laser Eye SurgeryOphthalmologists in Krasnodar Krai note a steady rise in demand for laser vision correction as locals seek alternatives to glasses and contact lenses for better quality of life.
Big Children's Festival Brings Performances and Workshops to Southern UralsBig Children's Festival Brings Performances and Workshops to Southern Urals
Big Children's Festival Brings Performances and Workshops to Southern UralsSergei Bezrukov will present the best projects. The special program of the Big Children's Festival will take place in Chelyabinsk and Ozersk from February 9 to 15, 2026.
Heat wave brings +15°C to Krasnodar in late JanuaryHeat wave brings +15°C to Krasnodar in late January
Heat wave brings +15°C to Krasnodar in late JanuaryA brief warm spell is bringing spring-like weather to Krasnodar, but forecasters warn it will be short-lived.
Novosibirsk governor reports 2025 was a difficult yearNovosibirsk governor reports 2025 was a difficult year
Novosibirsk governor reports 2025 was a difficult yearAuthorities last year decided to abandon new initiatives.
Accident with trucks paralyzes traffic on Chelyabinsk HighwayAccident with trucks paralyzes traffic on Chelyabinsk Highway
Accident with trucks paralyzes traffic on Chelyabinsk HighwayFollowing an accident involving two trucks, traffic on the highway has been fully restored. A temporary detour through the village of Patrushi was organized.
Bekmambetov's Kazan mansion to be sold at auction
Bekmambetov's Kazan mansion to be sold at auctionThe mansion confiscated from director Timur Bekmambetov will be sold at auction on March 3. The starting price exceeds 9.3 million rubles (approximately $93,000 at current rates).
Saratov District Faces Day-Long Hot Water and Heating OutageSaratov District Faces Day-Long Hot Water and Heating Outage
Saratov District Faces Day-Long Hot Water and Heating OutageUtility company T Plus announced repair work on heating networks in Saratov on January 29, causing temporary heat and hot water outages in several residential buildings.
Apartment near Volgograd priced at two iPhonesApartment near Volgograd priced at two iPhones
Apartment near Volgograd priced at two iPhonesA three-room apartment in the Nariman settlement, Volgograd Region, is listed for 350,000 rubles (approximately $3,500 at current rates), comparable to two latest iPhone models, and requires major renovation.
Driver Detained for Fatal UAZ Crash on Lake Baikal Had No LicenseDriver Detained for Fatal UAZ Crash on Lake Baikal Had No License
Driver Detained for Fatal UAZ Crash on Lake Baikal Had No LicenseA driver has been detained after a UAZ vehicle overturned on Lake Baikal, killing a 75-year-old Chinese tourist.
FAS Investigates Two Independent Fuel Station Networks in Surgut for CollusionFAS Investigates Two Independent Fuel Station Networks in Surgut for Collusion
FAS Investigates Two Independent Fuel Station Networks in Surgut for CollusionThe Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug — Yugra Antimonopoly Service suspects two independent fuel station networks of price-fixing on gasoline. The investigation targets 'Sibtransperevozki' and 'Petrolstart' stations in Surgut.
Massive traffic jam after accident blocks Chelyabinsk tractMassive traffic jam after accident blocks Chelyabinsk tract
Massive traffic jam after accident blocks Chelyabinsk tractWe tell you where to bypass the congestion caused by a truck accident that paralyzed traffic this morning on the Chelyabinsk tract.
Fatal accident on Tyumen-Khanty-Mansiysk highwayFatal accident on Tyumen-Khanty-Mansiysk highway
Fatal accident on Tyumen-Khanty-Mansiysk highwayThe driver of a cargo Gazelle van was killed in a head-on collision.
Two men in Ufa shoot each other over road conflictTwo men in Ufa shoot each other over road conflict
Two men in Ufa shoot each other over road conflictIt's no wonder they say we should live in harmony, as a road rage incident in Ufa escalated into a shooting.
Two killed after car skids into oncoming SUV on snowy roadTwo killed after car skids into oncoming SUV on snowy road
Two killed after car skids into oncoming SUV on snowy roadTwo people died late on January 28 when a car lost control on a snow-covered highway in Perm Krai, skidding into the oncoming lane and colliding with an SUV.
Three-room apartment near Volgograd sells for price of two iPhonesThree-room apartment near Volgograd sells for price of two iPhones
Three-room apartment near Volgograd sells for price of two iPhonesThe apartment is located an hour and a half drive from the city center and needs major repairs.
January 29 Weather: Warming Trend in Rostov OblastJanuary 29 Weather: Warming Trend in Rostov Oblast
January 29 Weather: Warming Trend in Rostov OblastOn January 29, the warming trend will continue in Rostov Oblast. The wind will be southeasterly and southerly with speeds of 7-12 meters per second.
Krasnoyarsk Pensioner Wins Lawsuit After Losing Teeth and ImplantsKrasnoyarsk Pensioner Wins Lawsuit After Losing Teeth and Implants
Krasnoyarsk Pensioner Wins Lawsuit After Losing Teeth and ImplantsA 72-year-old man from Krasnoyarsk took out a loan for dental implants to achieve a 'Hollywood smile,' but the implants fell out within a month, leaving him toothless and in debt.
Kurgan tests new high-capacity busKurgan tests new high-capacity bus
Kurgan tests new high-capacity busThe new Lotos-brand bus has been launched on a trial basis and will operate on a mainline route with high passenger traffic.
Four UAVs Shot Down in Rostov OblastFour UAVs Shot Down in Rostov Oblast
Four UAVs Shot Down in Rostov OblastThe targets of the attack were Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and Kamensky District. Air defense forces repelled the raid on the night of January 29.